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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Sonoff DIY Tools

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FR Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc Local push notification relay for self-hosted systems VS SO Sonoff DIY Tools Local control toolkit for Sonoff smart switches
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcSonoff DIY Tools
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarysource, docker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 3,290
First released20182019
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingeWeLink Cloud

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Simple to integrate
Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc details

Choose Sonoff DIY Tools if…

  • Frees devices from the cloud
  • Active maintenance
Sonoff DIY Tools details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Sonoff DIY Tools better?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Sonoff DIY Tools if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Sonoff DIY Tools free and open-source?

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and Sonoff DIY Tools under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Sonoff DIY Tools with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Sonoff DIY Tools: yes.

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